Irene Allen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including over a decade at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through direct relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Troy Okumura is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in San Jose, CA. He previously worked at Kestra Advisory Services, LLC and Transitions Wealth Advisors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jo Laurie Schmeltzer is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms, including The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Cetera. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in real estate services as a licensed realtor with BRG Realty. LPL Enterprise serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to various investment programs and products. The firm provides advice primarily through investment adviser representatives using model portfolios and third-party strategists, supported by an integrated platform that combines advisory programs with the sale of financial products.

Mercedes Landaverde is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously at Wells Fargo Bank from 2014 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ryan Walsh is a Financial Advisor Trainee at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he is engaged in developing his expertise in financial planning and wealth management. As a trainee, Ryan is building his experience within the finance industry, focusing on gaining the skills necessary to support clients in managing their financial goals. His current position places him within the Merrill Lynch Wealth Management team, where he is advancing his professional knowledge and capabilities.

Arshia Zahabi is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of advising, he owns and operates A Zahabi Management Inc., a tax preparation business, and is involved with A2Z Tax & Financials, Inc. as a real estate agent. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to a range of advisory and brokerage services through an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with the sale of financial and insurance products.

Ariana Parker is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of financial solutions.

Francisco Reyes IV is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Drivetime, Chewy.com, Farmers Insurance, and Enterprise Rent A Car. Outside of finance, he works as a clerk in a convenience store. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dinesh Sawal is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fremont, CA, with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors and as Treasurer for the Alameda County Library Foundation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research and modeling with personalized recommendations and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Weiheng Zhang is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. His career includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and Beijing Fengpei Fund LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

William Beaufore is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, his background includes roles in food service and hospitality as well as entrepreneurial involvement with BLK Earth Sea Spirits. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm’s integrated structure combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and alternative investment products.

Riley Krook is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2018, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He also has past experience at Stonerise Capital Partners and served on the University of Oregon staff. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by proprietary tools and serves approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Dao Nguyen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Citibank, Wells Fargo, Guaranteed Rate, and Loan Depot. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, employing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm focuses on non-discretionary services, allowing clients to retain final decision-making authority.

Kosin Cheng is the Vice President and Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with extensive experience in financial services, focusing on providing strategic wealth management guidance to families. Kosin serves as a strategist, educator, and thinking partner, collaborating closely with clients to define priorities and make informed decisions centered on thoughtful planning and disciplined execution. Kosin has held several positions at Fidelity Investments since 2005, including Vice President Executive Planning Consultant, Vice President Financial Consultant, Account Executive, Financial Planning Consultant, Investment Representative, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Personal Banker at US Bank and as a Customer Associate at CIBC. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial planning and wealth management. Outside of his professional commitments, Kosin's interests include art, food, hiking, movies, pets, and traveling.

Meredith Westerman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2026. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses a structured planning process and various tools to assist clients but generally acts in an advisory capacity rather than as a fiduciary unless specifically engaged.

Christopher Dao is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2013 and served in the Army Reserves from 2006 to 2018. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Blake Harmer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Renaissance Financial and Larson Lawnscape, and he attended the University of Kansas. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service that focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Daniel Sandoval is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with RBC since 2018. Prior to that, he worked at Raymond James and its affiliated insurance group from 2015 to 2018. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s advisory risk profile.

Minh Le is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Jose, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. He has five years of industry experience, including prior roles at HSBC Bank (Vietnam) Ltd and HSBC Bank USA. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Boris Spasojevic is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2019. In this role, he partners with clients to develop financial plans and investment strategies tailored to their unique needs. He focuses on helping individuals and families work toward their life goals through disciplined planning and investing. Prior to his current position, Boris served as a Financial Adviser at JPMorgan Chase from 2012 to 2019. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his professional services in the financial sector.